--- title: "Bulk culture of cell lines" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-55539e0d-e15e-4cb4-814d-43a41fbc9bd6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55539e0d-e15e-4cb4-814d-43a41fbc9bd6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55539e0d-e15e-4cb4-814d-43a41fbc9bd6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55539e0d-e15e-4cb4-814d-43a41fbc9bd6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY" published: "2018-10-09" --- # Bulk culture of cell lines Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55539e0d-e15e-4cb4-814d-43a41fbc9bd6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55539e0d-e15e-4cb4-814d-43a41fbc9bd6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55539e0d-e15e-4cb4-814d-43a41fbc9bd6.json) ## Summary The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has initiated a procurement process for a contract titled "Bulk culture of cell lines." This contract is classified under the culture medium industry category and is located in Potters Bar, England. The current procurement stage is the award phase, with the contract having been awarded on 28th August 2018, following an open tender procedure that concluded on 6th July 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2018 and will last until 31st July 2022. The total value of the contract is £120,000. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in biotechnology, microbiology, and healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing bulk cell cultures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research and development, diagnostics, or scientific technical services would be well-positioned to expand their operations by participating in such contracts. Providers with the capability to ensure the quality and delivery of cell cultures as specified in the tender documents are encouraged to engage with the MHRA through their e-procurement portal. ## Notice The agency is looking to purchase a contract for the bulk culture of cell lines. Typically, we expect to require the bulk culture of two cell lines per year to about 1 x1010 cells each, with cell pellets provided at typically 1 x 108 cells, twice washed in PBS and snap-frozen in 50ml centrifuge tubes before storage at -80degC. Cells will typically be harvested at the end-point of cell cultures. Cell pellets will be sent to NIBSC on dry ice. If you believe you can do this and want to know more about this opportunity, please feel free to visit our e-procurement portal (Bravo) by following this web link: https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/web_mhra/login.html ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4ef95ad-8997-4c6f-b812-585b86f69570 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Aug 2018 | | Contract period | 28 Aug 2018 - 31 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £120,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY | | Locality | POTTERS BAR, | | Post town | Enfield | | Postcode | EN6 3QG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Hertsmere | | Electoral ward | Shenley | | Westminster constituency | Hertsmere | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 24931250 - Culture medium - 31410000 - Primary cells - 33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies - 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products - 33698100 - Microbiological cultures - 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator - 71351700 - Scientific prospecting services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 98300000 - Miscellaneous services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2018 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4ef95ad-8997-4c6f-b812-585b86f69570 - 20 Jun 2018 at 13:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815c97c9-5211-4e95-ac47-4aa15787b99f - 14 Jun 2018 at 10:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815c97c9-5211-4e95-ac47-4aa15787b99f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4ef95ad-8997-4c6f-b812-585b86f69570 9th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/815c97c9-5211-4e95-ac47-4aa15787b99f 20th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/web_mhra/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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